Lorz Motorsports Team News

For the next installment of “Meet the ASALMS Teams”; 2008 ASALMS Northern Division Rookie of the Year title contender, Josh Lane is the featured driver. The 19-year-old Road Racing graduate from Algonquin, Illinois made an appearance in both the ASALMS Northern and Southern Divisions in 2007 and will run full-time in 2008 for Lorz Motorsports.

Welcome to the next ASALMS Northern Division installment of “Meet the ASALMS Drivers” and let’s meet Algonquin, Illinois driver, Josh Lane;

Drivers Name: Josh Lane

Car #/Division: 54 (Northern)

Birthday/Age: 05/04/1988 (19)

Hometown: Algonquin, Illinois

Height/Weight: 6″0, 185 lbs.

Marital Status/Children-Names/Ages: Single - No Children

Occupation: Construction Worker/Rebar Fabricator

Hobbies: When I have the time I love to jump in a 125cc shifter kart and race. It’s great for the reflexes

Accomplishments in Racing: 3 World Karting Association (WKA) National Titles, numerous other karting championships, numerous wins in 125cc shifter karts and Formula Mazdas. Appearances in the USAC and UMARA Midgets Series’.

Heroes: My Dad, Lance Lane

Dream Car: 1974 Ford Pinto Station Wagon, but if I can’t get that I’d settle for a Ford Shelby GT 500.

Accomplishments in Life: Racing is my life

Favorite Part About Race Day: Practice

Most Noticeable Trait: My Sense of Humor

Pet Peeves: I’m not a big fan of self-centered people

Something I’d Like to Change About Myself: At times, I can get really down on myself, and I need to lighten up a bit when things aren’t going my way.

If I Wasn’t Racing, I’d be: Going to College

Best Part About Being Me: Friendly and Outgoing

Qualities I Admire in Another Person: Having had to pay for a lot of my racing, I really admire those who are self reliant. The people that went out and earned what they have is something I really admire. Hard work and dedication makes you appreciate what you have even more.